LV - Electronic Aids - Week 7

Question 1

List 9 advantages of technology aids for low vision.

Answer 1

Magnification
Longer working distance
Ergonomics
Wide field of view
Binocular use
Large working area
Writing platform
Usable for irregular objects
Contrast adjustment

Question 2

List 5 disadvantages of technology aids for low vision

Answer 2

Cost
Lack of portability
Technically complex
Nausea by new users
Not suitable for all tasks

Question 3

When using technological aids, will most low vision users atill require optical magnification or do the technological aids suffice?

Answer 3

Most still require optical magnification as technological aids arent sufficient for all tasks

Question 4

List the five EVES types.

Answer 4

Basic desktop
3 in 1 desktop
Advanced desktop
Portable 
Hybrid

Question 5

What is meant by a 3 in 1 desktop? What is its size compared to basic desktops?

Answer 5

3 views, distance, near, and self

Smaller and lighter vs basic desktops

Question 6

List 4 features of an advanced desktop.

Answer 6

Digital scan
Reprocessing text
Optical character recognition
Tablet function
-android

Question 7

Describe portables.

Answer 7

They are handheld devices that are capable of screen capture, touchscreen and variable magnification

Question 8

What are 5 considerations when recommending EVES?

Answer 8

Cost
Space required 
Assistance from family
Need for portability vs stability
Patient confidence and experience with new technology

Question 9

Describe the sunu band.

Answer 9

Mobility aid secondary to a guide dog used to detect nearby hazards with haptic feedback

Question 10

What is the irisvision and esight?

Answer 10

VR headset-like device that displays an image to the patient